New Projects From Atlas

... and a CF7 to balance out your larger SD70.

Bill McBride posted:

... and a CF7 to balance out your larger SD70.

The CF7 is a great candidate for Atlas. They already have the chassis with the right wheelbase, the right trucks, and the right sound sets. The CF7's are still in use in branch line service after more than 45 years since the Cleburne shops started cosmetic surgery on those F-units rather than trading them in, so they have plenty of road names to choose from outside of Santa Fe and LA Junction (ATSF-owned interchange line). They could do the round-top and the Topeka cabs.

The trinity 5161 hopper has been around for quite a few years now, I agree the gondola would be a useful addition to the lineup, unfortunately Atlas product innovation moves at a glacial pace. 

Curtis, Absolutely would love to see Atlas produce the SD70 series in O Scale, including the Spartan cab version, as I model the CN/IC as well!  They certainly would make an incredible locomotive, but having not seen the Dash-8 yet, I highly doubt we'll see an SD70 anytime soon, let alone a Spartan cab variation.  Just not holding my breath.

In terms of the gondola, I can't honestly believe they haven't produced this model already in O scale.

I would love a new gon.  I would like an SD70 too - my first vote would be a GP38/GP40.  

Don

I would also like to see a big, modern stand along well car also.  

Don

I hate to be a downer as I would love to see ANYTHING from Atlas, but I really doubt you will see anything from Atlas except for updated Weaver tooling. Just my opinion and I hope I'm wrong.

If I was voting I would take the following:

Diesels: GE 70 Tonner, GP30, GP40, SW-1

Steam: 4-4-0, 2-6-0, 2-8-0 (Weaver tooling)

Passenger cars: Late 1800's-Early 1900's 50'-65' open vestibule coaches.

B&O Wagon Tops or a Steel water tank (former Weaver or Walthers) would be nice. 

I wonder who got the sanding towers that Weaver had?   I never did get one...

don

One sold on ebay today for $430

I would like to see Atlas get rid of the China drive as most would also., but Jerry Kimble refuses to listen so I refuse to buy anymore locomotives.

Stephen

how about Milwaukee's SDL39.

Dick

I'm ready to buy when somebody presents a prototypically correct..................................................SD70MAC!

Regards, Swafford

jonnyspeed posted:

I hate to be a downer as I would love to see ANYTHING from Atlas, but I really doubt you will see anything from Atlas except for updated Weaver tooling. Just my opinion and I hope I'm wrong. 

I tend to agree between the just announced CZ sets,Gundersons,Troop cars, 20' ex Weaver containers ,maybe even GE8-40 CWs and F7s they have a full plate for quite a while especially since motive power production continues to be a very slow process. Expect additional ex Weaver models in the future that they have tooling for.JMO

If I was voting I would take the following:

Diesels: GE 70 Tonner, GP30, GP40, SW-1

Steam: 4-4-0, 2-6-0, 2-8-0 (Weaver tooling)

Passenger cars: Late 1800's-Early 1900's 50'-65' open vestibule coaches.

We are getting away from the OP's Thrall/Trinity gondola and Spartan cab SD70 diesel projects for his IC to more of "I wish Atlas would make..." focus.  So...

I personally do not need Atlas to bring out a new type of car or engine, but I would love them to reissue items they already have molds for in new road names.  In general, I would like some more late steam era cars in lessor known Eastern roads.

Specifically, I would like Atlas to reissue its F3 Phase 2 Early diesel in the as delivered PRR scheme.  Not sure why they haven't yet (neither has Lionel nor MTH with latest electronics).  Would like both powered and non-powered A and B units so I can put together an ABBA set like the Pennsy initially bought them.  That's not asking too much, is it?

I agree

i could use SD40s and MP15s in the newer dark blue CSX paint schemes also!   I would be very happy with that.   

Also I need the dash 8CWs soon and then a run of the Dash 8Cs with a standard cab in csx.

Thanks!

don

Thanks

I would like to see Atlas come out with CF7s that snap right onto their F9 frames.

Can't help it - got to add my "Yes Please" wish for a GP38-2 and CF7.... more modern freight cars would also be nice - and also to wish Atlas would get away from the 'Already done by A.N.Other in 3-Rail' mentality.

I shan't post my opinion of 3-rail - each to their own etc - but it strangles the development & advancement of 2-rail something chronic.

I had to read up on what a CF7 actually was. (EMD's converted F7 used on the ATSF until 1984). How long did Amtrak use them?

Now that I know I want one too!

I would prefer the Sd70.